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co m m e n c e m e n tMay 18 – 19

Final Planning Guide

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Table of Contentsweekend schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

weekend ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

diploma ceremony schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 & 4

robing locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ceremony map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

visitor information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 & 7

campus, parking & shuttle map . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Weekend Schedule

saturday, may 18

8 – 9 a .m . Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Initiation CeremonyMcConomy Auditorium, first floor, UCSponsors will send invitations directly to inductees.Caps and gowns are required.

An optional, complimentary breakfast will precede the ceremony at 7:15 a.m., Connan Room, first floor, UC.

8 a .m . – 2 p .m .Commencement Welcome Area OpenWean Commons, first floor, UC

First Aid Area OpenAthletic Equipment Desk, first floor, UC

9:30 a .m .Naval ROTC Commissioning CeremonySoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall (off campus)4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

10 a .m .Honors CeremoniesSee page 2 for details.

10 a .m . – 8 p .m .Cap & Gown Distribution OpenMcKenna/Peter/Wright Rooms, second floor, UC

noonVarious Diploma CeremoniesSee pages 3 & 4 for details.

noon – 2 p .m .Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) Undergraduate PresentationRoom 7500, Wean HallA presentation for HCII graduates to their families and peers. RSVP to indras@cs.cmu.edu.

4 – 6 p .m .CMU Graduating Student ReceptionTartans Pavilion, first floor, Resnik HouseThe CMU Alumni Association will host a reception for all graduating students and their families.Register by May 10 at alumni.cmu.edu/GSReception.

5 – 7 p .m .Carnegie Mellon Advising Resource Center (CMARC) ReceptionSingleton Room, fourth floor, Roberts Engineering HallSponsors will send invitations directly to invitees.

6 – 8:30 p .m .Commencement Welcome Area OpenWean Commons, first floor, UC

7 p .m .Robing for Doctor’s Hooding Ceremony ParticipantsRangos Hall, second floor, UC

8 p .m .Doctor’s Hooding CeremonyWiegand Gymnasium, first floor, UCSee page 2 for details.

sunday, may 19

7:30 a .m .Various Diploma CeremoniesSee pages 3 & 4 for details.

8 – 11 a .m .Cap & Gown Distribution OpenMcKenna/Peter/Wright Rooms, second floor, UC

8 a .m . – 2 p .m .Commencement Welcome Area OpenWean Commons, first floor, UC

First Aid Area OpenAthletic Equipment Desk, first floor, UC

8:30 – 10 a .m .School of Computer Science BreakfastPerlis Atrium, Newell-Simon HallRSVP to scs-rsvp@cs.cmu.edu or 412-268-8525.

10 a .m .Robing for Commencement ParticipantsSee page 5 for details.

10:15 a .m . Procession

11 a .m .Main Commencement CeremonyGesling StadiumSee page 2 for details.

noon – 5 p .m .Cap & Gown Return OpenMcKenna/Peter/Wright Rooms, second floor, UC

12:30 p .m . Various Diploma Ceremonies See pages 3 & 4 for details.

UC = University Center

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Weekend Ceremonies

main commencement ceremony

sunday, may 1911 a.m.Gesling Stadium

Tickets are not required. Seating is first come, first served.

The ceremony will last approximately 75 minutes and will take place rain or shine. The stadium is not covered. Please plan your attire accordingly. In the case of rain, complimentary ponchos will be distributed and the ceremony may be shortened.

An indoor simulcast of the ceremony will take place in McConomy Auditorium, first floor, UC. Tickets are not required. Seating is first come, first served.

A live webcast of the ceremony can be seen at cmu .edu/commencement .

Addresses by the keynote speaker, student speaker and university president will highlight the ceremony. Diplomas will be distributed at department diploma ceremonies.

doctor’s hooding ceremony

saturday, may 188 p.m.Wiegand Gymnasium, first floor, UC

Tickets are not required. Seating is first come, first served.

The ceremony will last approximately two hours. A reception for all guests will immediately follow in Rangos Hall and Schatz Dining Room, second floor, UC.

An address by the keynote speaker and hooding of the doctoral candidates will highlight the ceremony. Diplomas will be distributed at department diploma ceremonies.

honors ceremonies

saturday, may 1810 a.m.See locations below.

Tickets are not required. Seating is first come, first served.

Ceremonies will last approximately one hour.

Medallions and cords will be presented to students graduating with university or college honors. Students will be informed by their college if they qualify for honors by April. Questions regarding academic standing should be directed to the department.

honors ceremony locations

Bachelor of Humanities & Arts/Bachelor of Science & Arts/Bachelor of Computer Science & Arts (BHA/BSA/BCSA) (with CFA)Philip Chosky Theater, first floor, Purnell Center

Carnegie Institute of TechnologyWiegand Gymnasium, first floor, UC

College of Fine Arts (CFA) (with BHA/BSA/BCSA)Philip Chosky Theater, first floor, Purnell Center

Dietrich College of Humanities & Social SciencesRangos Hall, second floor, UC

Mellon College of ScienceMcConomy Auditorium, first floor, UC

School of Computer ScienceRashid Auditorium, Room 4401, Gates & Hillman Centers

Tepper School of BusinessPosner Atrium, third floor, Posner Hall

More details on each event can be found at cmu .edu/commencement .

UC = University Center

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architectureSaturday, May 18Ceremony: 2 p.m.Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell CenterReception: following ceremonyGreat Hall, CFA

artSunday, May 19Reception: 12:30 p.m.Regina Gouger Miller Gallery, Purnell CenterCeremony: 2:30 p.m.Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center

bachelor of humanities & arts/bachelor of science & arts/bachelor of computer science & artsSunday, May 19Ceremony: 8:30 a.m.Kresge Theater, CFAReception: 9:30 a.m.Alumni Concert Hall, CFA

biological sciences * +Saturday, May 18Ceremony: 2 p.m.Auditorium, Mellon Institute4400 Fifth AvenueReception: following ceremonySocial & Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute

biomedical engineeringSaturday, May 18Ceremony: NoonMcConomy Auditorium, UCReception: 1 p.m.Schatz Dining Room, UC

business administration (bachelor’s) +Sunday, May 19Reception: 12:30 p.m.Ceremony: 2 p.m.Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall4141 Fifth Avenue

business administration (master’s & doctor’s) +Saturday, May 18Ceremony: 2 p.m.Reception: following ceremonySoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall4141 Fifth Avenue

chemical engineering +Sunday, May 19Ceremony: 1:30 p.m.Carnegie Lecture Hall, Carnegie Museum4400 Forbes AvenueReception: following ceremonyPhipps Conservatory1 Schenley Park/ 700 Frank Curto Drive

chemistry +Sunday, May 19Ceremony: 2 p.m.Auditorium, Mellon Institute4400 Fifth AvenueReception: following ceremonySocial & Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute

civil & environmental engineering +Sunday, May 19Reception: 12:30 p.m.Ceremony: 2 p.m.University of Pittsburgh Alumni Hall4227 Fifth Avenue

designSaturday, May 18Ceremony & Reception: 3 p.m.Rangos Hall, UC

dramaSunday, May 19Ceremony: 12:30 p.m.Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell CenterReception: following ceremonyLobby, Purnell Center

economics +Sunday, May 19Reception: 12:30 p.m.Ceremony: 2 p.m.Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall4141 Fifth Avenue

electrical & computer engineeringSunday, May 19Ceremony: 12:30 p.m.Reception: following ceremonyWiegand Gymnasium, UC

energy science, technology & policySunday, May 19Ceremony & Reception: 8 a.m.Singleton Room, Roberts Engineering Hall

engineering & public policy *Sunday, May 19Ceremony & Reception: 8 a.m.Rangos 2 and 3, UC

engineering & technology innovation management *Sunday, May 19Ceremony & Reception: 8 a.m.Rangos 2 and 3, UC

englishSaturday, May 18Ceremony: 2:30 p.m.McConomy Auditorium, UCReception: following ceremonySchatz Dining Room, UC

entertainment technology centerSunday, May 19Reception, followed by dinner: 4 p.m.Ceremony: following dinnerEast Club Lounge, Heinz Field 100 Art Rooney Avenue

diploma ceremony schedule

* Seating is limited. Contact the department or see cmu .edu/commencement for details.+ Complimentary shuttle service will be available to transport guests to the ceremony. See page 8 for details.

Walking and driving directions to off-campus sites will be available at the Commencement Welcome Area.

UC = University CenterCFA = College of Fine Arts Building

Graduates will receive their diplomas at department diploma ceremonies. Caps and gowns are required.

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heinz college +Saturday, May 18Ceremony: 2 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall, Carnegie Museum4400 Forbes AvenueReception: following ceremonyCarnegie Music Hall Foyer, Carnegie Museum

historySunday, May 19Reception: 8 a.m. Lower Level Coffee Lounge, Baker HallCeremony: 9 a.m.Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall

information networking instituteSunday, May 19Ceremony: 3 p.m.Reception: 4 p.m.Rodef Shalom Congregation4905 Fifth Avenue

information systems *Saturday, May 18Ceremony: 6 p.m.Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell CenterReception: following ceremonyLobby, Purnell Center

materials science & engineering+ Sunday, May 19Ceremony: 1 p.m.Reception: following ceremonyWinchester Thurston School Auditorium 555 Morewood Avenue

mathematical sciencesSunday, May 19Ceremony: 1 p.m.McConomy Auditorium, UCReception: following ceremonyPerlis Atrium, Newell-Simon Hall

mechanical engineeringSaturday, May 18Ceremony & Reception: 2 p.m.Wiegand Gymnasium, UC

modern languagesSunday, May 19Ceremony: 8:30 a.m.Rangos 1, UCReception: following ceremonySkibo Coffeehouse, UC

musicSunday, May 19Ceremony: 12:30 p.m.Great Hall, CFAReception: following ceremonyAlumni Concert Hall, CFA

philosophySunday, May 19Breakfast Reception: 8 a.m.Ceremony: 9 a.m.Gregg Hall/Room 100, Porter Hall

physicsSunday, May 19Ceremony: 12:30 p.m.Reception: following ceremonyRoom 7500, Wean Hall

product developmentSaturday, May 18Ceremony: 10 a.m.Reception: following ceremonySingleton Room, Roberts Engineering Hall

psychologySunday, May 19Ceremony & Reception: 12:30 p.m.Rangos Hall, UC

school of computer science +Sunday, May 19Ceremony: 1:30 p.m.Reception: following ceremonyCarnegie Music Hall, Carnegie Museum4400 Forbes Avenue

silicon valleyThe diploma ceremony will take place in August on the Silicon Valley campus. Details will be sent directly to graduates.

social & decision sciencesSunday, May 19Breakfast Reception: 7:30 a.m.Schatz Dining Room, UCCeremony: 8:30 a.m.McConomy Auditorium, UC

statisticsSunday, May 19Ceremony: 12:30 p.m.Gregg Hall/Room 100, Porter HallReception: following ceremonyLower Level Coffee Lounge, Baker Hall

student-defined majors (dietrich college)Sunday, May 19Ceremony: 9 a.m.Reception: 9:30 a.m.Adamson Wing/Room 136A (upper level lobby), Baker Hall

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* Seating is limited. Contact the department or see cmu .edu/commencement for details.+ Complimentary shuttle service will be available to transport guests to the ceremony. See page 8 for details. Walking and driving directions to off-campus sites will be available at the Commencement Welcome Area.

UC = University CenterCFA = College of Fine Arts Building

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Robing Locations

Commencement participants should report to their appropriate robing location for procession lineup.

platform group Activities Room, second floor, UC

faculty & doctor’s candidates (faculty, ph .d .) TV/Rec Room, first floor, West Wing

bachelor of humanities & arts/ bachelor of science & arts/ bachelor of computer science & arts

(bha/bsa/bcsa) First floor, Baker Hall, behind DC bachelor’s

carnegie institute of technology (cit) Carnegie Mellon Café, Resnik House

college of fine arts (cfa)Bachelor’s – Main lobby, CFAMaster’s – Mezzanine, CFA

dietrich college of humanities & social sciences (dc)Bachelor’s – First floor, Baker HallMaster’s – First floor, Porter Hall

entertainment technology center (etc) 5300 corridor, Gates & Hillman Centers, behind SCS master’s

heinz college (heinz)School of Information Systems & Management – Main entrance, Hamburg HallSchool of Public Policy & Management – Main entrance, Hamburg Hall, behind School of Information Systems & Management

mellon college of science (mcs)Bachelor’s – Second floor, Baker HallMaster’s – Second floor, Porter Hall

school of computer science (scs)Bachelor’s – 5200 corridor, Gates & Hillman CentersMaster’s – 5300 corridor, Gates & Hillman Centers

science & humanities scholars (shs)First floor, Baker Hall, behind BHA/BSA/BCSA

silicon valleyCarnegie Mellon Café, Resnik House, behind CIT master’s

tepper school of business (tepper)Main lobby, upper level, Posner Hall

UC = University Center CFA = College of Fine Arts Building

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Ceremony Map10:15 a .m .

Participants will begin processing from their robing locations to Gesling Stadium. As they enter the stadium, they will process into color-coded seating bays.

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Visitor Information

commencement welcome area

Saturday, May 188 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 6 – 8:30 p.m.Sunday, May 198 a.m. – 2 p.m.Wean Commons, first floor, University Center

Upon your arrival at CMU, be sure to stop by the Commencement Welcome Area. There you’ll find answers to all your commencement questions, lists of campus eateries, local restaurants and worship sites, walking and driving directions to off-campus diploma ceremonies, maps and other information that will make your visit to the university and Pittsburgh a pleasant one.

travel & transportation

CMU is located 22 miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport, in the Oakland area of the city.

Shuttle service is available between the airport, downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland. Visit supershuttle.com or call 412-322-8507.

Bus service (28X Airport Flyer) runs between the airport, downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland. Visit portauthority.org or call 412-442-1900.

Rental cars and taxis are available at the airport. Reservations can also be made; see cmu .edu/commencement for options.

Driving directions to CMU are available at cmu .edu/commencement . For those with a GPS, the street address of the university is 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

accommodations

Local hotels are listed at cmu .edu/commencement.

parking

Parking will be available in the following campus locations throughout the weekend. Parking is limited and free, except where noted.

east campus garage

doherty lot

morewood lot

collaborative innovation center garage $4 first hour, $2 each additional hour, up to $16

gates garage $5/visit

dithridge/software engineering institute garage $5/visit

On-street metered parking is also available on Margaret Morrison, Frew and Tech Streets. Spaces are monitored by city police except on Sundays. Violations may be ticketed.

See page 8 for map.

shuttles

parking shuttlesSunday, May 197 – 11 a.m. and 12:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Shuttles will run continuously between the UC Circle and the Gates Garage, Collaborative Innovation Center Garage and the Dithridge/Software Engineering Institute Garage.

The pick-up/drop-off locations are the UC circle and the main entrance to each garage.

See page 8 for map.

diploma ceremony shuttlesSunday, May 1912:30 – 5 p.m.

Shuttles will run continuously between campus and all off-campus diploma ceremonies (except Heinz Field/ETC and Rodef Shalom/INI).

The pick-up location is at the corner of Forbes and Morewood Avenues, in front of Cyert Hall.

See page 8 for map.

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special needs

All campus buildings and Gesling Stadium are handicap accessible.

Campus parking lots/garages are also handicap accessible. On Sunday, the first floor of the East Campus Garage will be reserved for special needs guests. No prior arrangements are necessary.

Seating sections for guests with special needs will be available on the field in Gesling Stadium. Up to three guests are permitted to sit with a special needs guest in these sections. Sign language interpreters will also be stationed here. Tickets are not required; seating is first come, first served.

Wheelchairs will be available to rent while on campus on Sunday. Delivery to your home or hotel is also available. For rates and reservations, see cmu .edu/commencement .

Wheelchair accessible shuttles will be available Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., to transport special needs guests around campus. See map on page 8 for pick-up location.

international guests

For current visa requirements and the most up-to-date information, review the website of your country’s U.S. Embassy.

Additional advice on visa applications can be found at cmu .edu/commencement .

commencement souvenirs

Details on ordering graduation announcements, class rings, commencement videos, diploma frames and yearbooks are available at cmu .edu/commencement .

more information

Visit cmu .edu/commencement for additional details about commencement weekend, including:

• Additional ceremony details

• Webcast information

• Directions

• Department contacts

• FAQs

Bookmark this page and check back often for the most up-to-date information.

Questions? Call 412-268-5052 or email

commencement@andrew .cmu .edu.

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